By: Rachel Frazin | The Hill The House on Tuesday approved a resolution that would repeal a Biden administration rule for retirement investments, marking the latest flashpoint in Republicans’ crusade against environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. The Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution was approved 216-204, with Rep. Jared Golden (Maine) as the only Democrat voting with Republicans in favor of the measure. But while a Democratically controlled Senate and White House mean that the measure is unlikely to amount to more than messaging, it is part of a broader Republican effor... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, joined Fox Business' The Evening Edit to discuss the disastrous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio and the Biden Administration's war on American energy. Highlights: On the lack of response from the Biden Administration: "People need to be heard, when something like this happens to them. They want to know that their government is actually paying attention to what's going on in their lives. And one of the ways you do that is for the commander in chief to get on Air Force One and go ... Read More »
By: Naomi Lim | The Washington Examiner Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, are reeling from a train derailment and chemical spill that poisoned their water, soil, and air. But President Joe Biden and his administration's uneven response to the health, environmental, and economic disaster may have undermined the president's reputation for compassion and competence. The response to the derailment from Biden and his administration, particularly the Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency, has been "pathetic," according to Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), a member of the House Ene... Read More »
By: Ripon Advance News Service A bipartisan bill sponsored on Feb. 10 by U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) would repeal the ban on new physician-owned hospitals under the Affordable Care Act. “Physicians understand more than anyone the importance of quality, efficient, and cost-effective patient care,” said Rep. Burgess, vice chairman of the U.S. House Rules Committee. “That is why physician-owned hospitals play a vital role in the American healthcare system.” The congressman introduced the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023, H.R. 977, with 22 original cosponsors, includin... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation that would repeal the Affordable Care Act’s ban on new physician owned hospitals – H.R. 977, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023. “Physicians understand more than anyone the importance of quality, efficient, and cost-effective patient care. That is why physician-owned hospitals play a vital role in the American health care system,” said Congressman Burgess. “It is wrong that the Affordable Car... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – In case you missed it,Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, joined yesterday's Energy and Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and Health Subcommittee field hearing titled “President Biden's Border Crisis Is A Public Health Crisis” where he delivered the following remarks. As Prepared for Delivery: Thank you to everyone who has joined us today, and welcome to McAllen, Texas. I’m very pleased to have the opportunity to host and thank the witnesses for advocating on behalf of issues important to Texa... Read More »
Dear Friends, In case you missed it, President Biden delivered his second State of the Union (SOTU) address. Anticipating the SOTU, I joined Newsmax’s National Report to provide a preview of what to expect. The next day, I joined KLIF’s Dave and Amy and 660AM The Answer’s Mark Davis to provide my review of the President's address. Also, I spoke with CNN's Victor Blackwell. The reality is that President Biden stood before Congress and touted a positive economic record that simply does not exist. The President continues to lead our country into more crises instead of lifting the Union out of the... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman for the House Rules Committee, joined KLIF’s Dave and Amy and 660AM The Answer’s Mark Davis this morning to discuss his thoughts on last night’s State of the Union (SOTU). Highlights: Buying the Essentials: “People can't take it. Because guess what, you buy a ten eggs at Walmart like I did Friday night, and it's nearly 10 bucks. The prices for things have gone through the roof. I am talking about just the essentials. No frills here. And I don't think President Biden was talking to the people who are feeling that pain... Read More »
Washington –Representatives Michael Burgess (R-Texas) and Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) along with U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Angus King (I-Maine) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) announced the reintroduction of the Preventive Health Savings Act (H.R. 766 /S. 114), which would direct the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to more accurately reflect the long term, cost-saving potential of preventive healthcare initiatives. The bicameral, bipartisan legislation also encourages the use of data-informed preventive health measures. It would instruct CBO extend its analysis beyond th... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman for the House Rules Committee, joined CNN Newsroom to provide a recap of the State of the Union (SOTU). . Highlights: On the SOTU: “I do think the Speaker [McCarthy] is absolutely correct. I mean, the President has made a habit since the middle of October and saying that Republicans want to cut Medicare and Social Security -That's just absolutely not true. In fact, I would just point out to people, it the only cutting Medicare that has occurred in the last two years has been at the President's hand.” The Simple Truth... Read More »
